Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction
A criminal defense lawyer with a gambling addiction has been granted permission to sue pseudonymously. The court found that her need for anonymity was sufficient to warrant provisional approval, given the potential reputational harm she could face. This decision contrasts with previous rulings that have generally denied pseudonymity for similar cases involving personal issues like addiction.
- ▪The plaintiff, identified as E.B., filed a complaint against several companies for operating illegal online casino games.
- ▪She requested to proceed under a pseudonym to protect her privacy regarding her gambling addiction.
- ▪The court provisionally granted her request, citing limited public interest in her identity at this stage of the case.
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Free Speech Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction But reputational and professional harm is generally not a basis for allowing pseudonymity in most cases (since so many litigants face some such harm from the allegations in their cases being public). Did it make sense to allow it here? Eugene Volokh | 5.18.2026 9:22 AM From E.B. v. Kimi Crush Ltd., decided Thursday by Judge Michelle Peterson (W.D. Wash.): On March 3, 2026, Plaintiff E.B. filed a complaint on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, bringing Washington state law claims alleging that Defendants Kimi Crush Limited …, Ant Hive Creations, Inc. …, Prinsloo Global Group, Inc.
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